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Ear Blockage

2017-07-10 07:24:18
I have been slapped and was not able to hear properly from my left ear..it seems like water blockage to me.Whenever I pinch my nose and leave the air from my ears,the air goes out of my injured ear but from the other it will not...is this the sign of ear drum rupture??please suggest me..
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yes. please check with ENT..if its of short duration..there are 90% plus chances it heals on its own...also check for hearing level with audiometry

Answered2017-07-11 09:52:29

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